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Buffalo Bills: 4 players who disappointed in win over the Chicago Bears

By Steven Psihogios

Aug 21, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Trevis Gipson (99) tackles Buffalo Bills quarterback Davis Webb (7) to cause a fumble during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 21, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Trevis Gipson (99) tackles Buffalo Bills quarterback Davis Webb (7) to cause a fumble during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 21, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Brandon Powell (18) runs with the ball against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /

Brandon Powell

Powell didn’t do anything noticeably wrong in Saturday’s win, but he certainly lost ground in the battle to handle returns for Buffalo.

The former Atlanta Falcons receiver gained 17 yards on his lone punt return and 19 yards on one kick return. It was an unspectacular performance, especially when compared to Marquez Stevenson’s outing.

The 2021 sixth-round pick returned a punt 79 yards for a touchdown midway through the third quarter. This marked the second-straight week that Stevenson has supplied a game-breaking play for the Bills, as in the previous game, he hauled in a 42-yard reception that helped set up Buffalo’s game-winning field goal.

With Stevenson putting some impressive footage on tape this preseason, Powell needs to make some splash plays if he wants to stay on the squad.

Through two games, Powell’s averaged 18 yards on two kick returns and 8.5 yards on two punt returns while adding seven receptions for 37 yards.

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